Bicycle Network Victoria: Metro Routes

Latrobe St targetted by State

March 2010 Latrobe St has been identified as a priority project under the $38Billion Victorian Transport Plan, as outlined in the Victorian Cycling Strategy. The strategy states, "Improve bicycle facilities along William Street and Latrobe Street as primary routes into and through the CBD."

Latrobe St has abundant space with the majority of its length beling a single vehicle lane. It could be cost effectively upgraded and provide a separated facility by using the Albert St design.

LaTrobe St Lane Removed

Aug 05 There has been a lot of controversy surrounding the removal of a section of bike lane between William Street and King Street on the southern side of La Trobe Street in the CBD. Bicycle Network Victoria has contacted the City of Melbourne regarding the removal along this busy cycling route and has been informed that they are currently looking at installing a ‘Clearway’ type lane to restore continuity to this route.

If you would like to meet other cyclists in Melbourne visit the Melbourne BUG website for contact details and BUG meeting times.

CBD bike lanes

Apr 05 We have been campaigning for a number of years for safe and attractive routes in and through the CBD (rather than petering out at the edge of the city centre).

The City of Melbourne has taken the first step by installing new bike lanes on William St, and Latrobe St. Although most only operate during clearway times, it is an important first step in getting facilities for cyclists in the CBD.

Bourke St and Elizabeth St have had 'shoulders' installed to provide a channel for cyclists to use between the parked cars and the travel lane.

We hope this is the first step towards making Melbourne a world class cycling city. Council needs to continue to plan and build for cycling by filling the major gaps in the city's off-road path network.

Closing gaps on the on-road cycling network and upgradinge important routes leading into the city.